Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation
A Literary Exploration of Historical Spa TourismBy James Johnson
Length13h 48m
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In "Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation," James Johnson meticulously examines the burgeoning spa culture of the 19th century, illustrating how health and well-being became intertwined with leisure and social interaction. Through a blend of anecdotal narratives, personal reflections, and sociocultural analysis, Johnson explores various therapeutic spas across Europe, highlighting not only their medical benefits but also their role as social hubs for the elite. The literary style is both evocative and informative, intertwining vivid descriptions of the landscapes and people with insightful commentary on the era's attitudes toward health and wellness, embodying the spirit of Romanticism that permeated this epoch. James Johnson, a prominent physician and writer of his time, was deeply influenced by the medical reforms and health movements that characterized the early 19th century. His extensive knowledge of medicine, coupled with a passion for travel and culture, informed his exploration of spas as not just places for treatment but also as vital social institutions. Johnson's encounters with various spa-goers reflect his belief in the holistic connection between body, mind, and society, emphasizing the restorative power of nature and community. "Pilgrimages to the Spas" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of health and recreation, offering both a scholarly perspective and a captivating narrative. Readers will gain insight into the complex interplay of health, society, and culture during a transformative time, making this book an invaluable resource for historians, medical professionals, and lovers of literary exploration alike.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length13 hrs 48 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 19, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PREFACE.: CONTENTS.
2PILGRIMAGES TO THE SPAS.
3(First Pilgrimage.)
4THE STEAMER.
5THE SEA.
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6ROTTERDAM.
7THE HAGUE.
8HAERLEM.
9AMSTERDAM.
10BATAVIAN CHARACTERISTICS.
11COLOGNE.
12THE RHINE.
13DRACHENFELS.
14LEGEND OF THE DRACHENFELS. (No. 1.)
15ROLAND AND HILDEGUND, OR THE FATAL AFFIANCE. (Legend the Second.)
16THE LAST NUNS OF NONNENWERTH. (Legend the Third.)
17TREUENFELS; OR, THE ROCK OF FIDELITY. (Legend the Fourth.)
18COBLENTZ.
19EHRENBREITSTEIN.
20COBLENTZ TO MAYENCE.
21STOLZENFELS.
22THE BROTHERS; OR, LIEBENSTEIN AND STERNFELS. “The course of true love never did run smooth.” (Legend the Fifth.)
23LURLEY, OR THE ECHO. (Legend the Sixth.)
24SCHOMBERG.
25THE SEVEN SISTERS; OR, THE FATE OF COQUETTES. (Legend the Seventh.)
26PFALZ.
27TEMPTATION, OR THE HALL OF A HUNDRED MIRRORS. (Legend the Eighth.)
28THE DEVIL’S LADDER. RUTHELM AND GARLINDA, OR LOVE REWARDED AND INHOSPITALITY PUNISHED. “Omnia vincit amor.” (Legend the Ninth.)
29THE BRIDAL OF RHEINSTEIN; OR, THE RUNAWAY MARRIAGE. (Legend the Tenth.)
30THE RAT OR MOUSE-TOWER. (Legend the Eleventh.)
31CHANGE OF SCENE.
32WISBADEN.
33Group of Disorders in which the Waters, either Internal or External, or both, are likely to be useful.
34COUNTER-INDICATIONS.
35THE ADLER, OR EAGLE BATH.
36SCHLANGENBAD.: TABLE-D’HÔTE.
37SCHWALBACH.
38COUNTER-INDICATIONS.
39THE BATHS.
40GERMAN SOCIETY AND MANNERS.
41HEIDELBERG.
42BADEN-BADEN.
43LINES Written at the Vieux Chateau, August, 1834.
44WILDBAD, OR THE ELYSIAN FOUNTAIN OF THE BLACK FOREST.
45SCHWEIN-GENERAL.
46Disorders for which the Waters of Wildbad are chiefly used.
47SCHAFFHAUSE.
48RHINEFALLS.: LAKE OF WALLENSTADT.
49BATHS OF PFEFFERS.: Waters of Pfeffers.
50Hydropathy, Hydro-sudo-pathy—or Hydrotherapeia.
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